Marco Island gains 4 new council members

Tuesday's election crowned four new city council members in Marco Island, taking out every incumbent candidate seeking re-election.

After years of complaining about their leadership, Marco Island residents are finally going to see a change.

"There's been a lot of spending that just doesn't make sense to us," said Linda Turner of Marco Island.

The face of Marco Island was changed drastically Tuesday after residents voted in four new council members, taking out each one seeking re-election.

"People are looking forward to a change," said Ray Seward of Marco Island.

The newcomers are led by former entrepreneur Larry Sacher, who's been anticipating this opportunity.

"I was astounded at weak representation the city of Marco has," said Larry Sacher, newly elected member, Marco Island City Council.

Joining Sacher are Ken Honecker, Amadeo Petricca and Larry Honig. Their hands will be full with controversial topics such as potential building expansions and home value.

"Marco has been one of the harder hit areas as far as reduction in property value," Sacher said.

Marco's newly elected council members say the first change they'll make is pretty simple--transparency, which will take place right here in council chambers, something residents say has been missing for years.

"We want counselors to really listen to how we feel," Turner said.

"From the three of us, you will see a change in that direction," Sacher said.